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Larry Paul Neugard^1,2

• Last Edited: 29 Nov 2021

• Larry Paul Neugard was born on 18 August 1942, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• He was the son of Paul Neugard and Marie Dorothy Miller.³
• Larry Paul Neugard married Dianne E. Sitlinger, daughter of Blair Donald Sitlinger and Hannah Elizabeth Boyer, circa August 1962.^4,2
• Larry Paul Neugard died on 27 November 2021, Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 79.⁵
• Funeral home obituary:
  Larry Neugard
  August 18, 1942 - November 27, 2021
  Larry P. Neugard, 79, of Klingerstown, passed away Saturday, November 27th, at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Pottsville.
  Born in Ashland, on August 18, 1942, he was a son of the late Marie (Miller) and Paul Neugard. He was preceded in death by his wife Dianne E. Neugard who passed away May 4, 2020.
  Larry graduated from the Tri-Valley High School in 1960 and also graduated from Ford Business School in Pottsville.
  He was employed as an accountant. He started his career working for Clyde Mehlman's Shop, then worked many years at Wagner W. M. Sales Company Inc. in Winfield and retired from Ram Industrial Services Inc., Leesport.
  He was a member of the Salem Church of Rough and Ready. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World Lodge 433 of Pitman.
  He loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their school and sporting events. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, going on walks and in his younger years enjoyed snowmobiling, bowling and golfing.
  Larry is survived by two sons Brent, husband of Pam Neugard and Brady, husband of Angela Neugard,all of Klingerstown; 4 grandchildren, Brittany, Brock, Lexi, and Dawson Neugard and one sister, Carol, wife of Terry Stehr.
  Viewing will be held on Friday December 3, 2021 from 10-11 AM at the Salem Church of Rough and Ready 11 Church Rd., Klingerstown with the funeral service following at 11 AM with Pastor Mark Mantz officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery Klingerstown, PA.
  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Church Memorial Fund, C/O Lori Brown 303 Valley Road, Klingerstown.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.8.⁵
  
• He was buried on 3 December 2021, at Salem Church Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Paul Neugard³ b. 26 Mar 1920, d. 21 Nov 1980
• Mother*: Marie Dorothy Miller³ b. 21 Sep 1920, d. 6 Feb 2015

Dianne E. Sitlinger¹

• Last Edited: 29 Nov 2021

• Dianne E. Sitlinger was born on 11 April 1943, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Blair Donald Sitlinger and Hannah Elizabeth Boyer.¹
• Dianne E. Sitlinger married Larry Paul Neugard, son of Paul Neugard and Marie Dorothy Miller, circa August 1962.^2,3
• Dianne E. Sitlinger died on 4 May 2020, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 77.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  DIANNE'S OBITUARY
  Dianne Elizabeth Neugard, 77, of Klingerstown, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
  Dianne was born in Pottsville, on April 11, 1943, a daughter of the late Hannah (Boyer) and Blair Sitlinger.
  She was a retired cafeteria worker, working at the Mahantongo Elementary School and also worked for 30 years at Neugard's Produce and Greenhouse.
  Dianne was a member of the Salem Church of Rough and Ready.
  She looked forward to daily walks and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed working in the greenhouse and loved flowers, she also enjoyed going to the beach.
  Dianne is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry Neugard; two sons Brent, husband of Pam Neugard, Brady, husband of Angela Neugard, all of Klingerstown; 4 grandchildren, Brittany, Brock, Lexi, and Dawson Neugard; two sisters, Renee Morgan and Janice Maurer and her husband Larry; and a sister-in-law Carol Stehr and her husband Terry.
  Due to current regulations services will be private with interment in Salem Cemetery.
  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.²
  
• She was buried at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Blair Donald Sitlinger¹ b. 3 Oct 1921, d. 22 May 2012
• Mother*: Hannah Elizabeth Boyer¹ b. 19 Mar 1920, d. 14 Jul 1999

Thomas Edison Oldham¹

• Last Edited: 25 Jul 2006

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Thomas Edison Oldham was born on 9 December 1948, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Wylie A. Oldham and Doris E. Ball.¹
• Thomas Edison Oldham married Laura D. Shull.³
• Thomas Edison Oldham married Lorraine G. Deitrich, daughter of Harry F. Dietrich and Laura Mae Troutman, on 16 July 1994, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• Thomas Edison Oldham died on 23 October 2005, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 56.²
• Obituary in Pottsville Republican & Herald:
  Thomas Edison Oldham, 58, of 1423 W. Main St., Valley View, died Sunday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
  He was born in Harrisburg, Dec. 9, 1946, a son of the late Wylie A. and Doris E. Ball Oldham. He was a 1964 graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg, a 1971 and 1974 graduate of Shippensburg University with a BS in accounting/marketing and an MED in accounting and management.
  He was a teacher for 28 years at Upper Dauphin Area High School, teaching accounting, typing and basic computer keyboarding and applications. He retired from education in 1999 and began working for the Department of Environmental Protection in the Office of Chief Counsel. He was most recently employed by DEP at Rausch Creek Water Treatment Plant, Valley View.
  He was a retired National Guard/Army Reserve officer, obtaining the rank of Major with branch qualification in ordinance, transportation and quartermaster. His term of duty included three years on active duty in enlisted status with service overseas in Germany, 14 years with the 28th Division Support Command in various duties, including four years as a Company Commander and four years as an administrative officer, three years with the 213th Area Support Group as Group Supply Officer and two tours with the Guard on Reforger 87 and Wintx 89.
  He was a longtime member, past president and past historian of the Hegins-Valley View Rotary Club. He was a member and secretary of F&AM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View, past high priest of Tremont Royal Arch Chapter 221 and a member of the Consistory, Valley of Harrisburg. He was also a member of the National Sojourners Inc., Harrisburg Chapter 76, a Masonic organization for military officers and senior NCOs.
  He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Fountain, where he was a member of the Fountainaires Men's Chorus.
  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura D. Shull Oldham, in 1993.
  He is survived by his wife, Lorraine D. Deitrich Oldham, to whom he was married for 11 years.
  Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three daughters, C. Noelle, wife of Craig Petrasic, Campbelltown, Laura Michelle, wife of Josh Hercher, York, and Ilene Danielle, wife of Douglas Swartz, Harrisburg; two grandchildren, with a third expected in December; two brothers, David B. Oldham, North Olmsted, Ohio, and William P. Oldham, Elwood, Ind; a sister, Doris Ann Vargo, Middletown.
  Funeral services will be held in Christ United Church of Christ, Fountain, at 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Claude Schach officiating. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Buffingtown-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Masonic services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Valley View. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ UCC Building Fund, P.O. Box 57, Hegins, PA 17938, the Tri-Valley Free Public Library, P.O. Box 557, Hegins, PA 17938 or the Hegins Area Ambulance Association, Valley View, PA 17983. Condolences may be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
  ©The REPUBLICAN & Herald 2006.³
  
• He was buried at St. Andrews Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Wylie A. Oldham¹
• Mother*: Doris E. Ball¹

Minnie Donton¹

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2020

• Minnie Donton was born on 29 August 1883, Reinerton, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2
• She was the daughter of Hiram Donton and Emma Laing.²
• Minnie Donton married Preston Daniel Paul, son of Daniel S. Paul and Amelia Jane Schwalm.^1,3
• Minnie Donton died on 14 October 1916, Porter Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 33; complications of accidental miscarriage.^3,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Death Of A Young Woman at Orwin
  Mrs. Minnie Paul, aged 33 yrs., 1 month and 15 days, wife of Preston Paul, died at 10:45 o'clock Saturday night at her home at Orwin of hemorrhages after a brief illness. Deceased was a life long resident of Oiwin and was well known in the upper end of the valley. She was held in high esteem by all who knew her.
  She leaves to survive, besides her husband, five childien, her mother, Mrs. Hiram Donton, two brothers Elmer and Bay and two sisters, Annie and Ethel Donton, all of Orwin.
  The funeral took place at 10 o'clock Thursday morning from her late home at Orwin and was largely attended. After a brief service at the house by Rev. Ira F. Frankenfield, the remiains were taken to the L. & R. cemetery for interment, after which the services were concluded by the same pastor in the Lutheran and Reformed church.
  West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 20 Oct 1916, Fri, Page 1.⁴
  
• She was buried at Saint Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Hiram Donton²
• Mother*: Emma Laing²

Estella Irene Paul¹

• Last Edited: 8 Nov 2022

• Estella Irene Paul was born on 2 October 1911.²
• She was the daughter of Preston Daniel Paul and Minnie Donton.¹
• Estella Irene Paul married James Albert Leitzel, son of Oscar Troutman Leitzel and Sevilla Wolfgang.¹
• Estella Irene Paul died on 10 August 1972, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 60.^3,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  MRS. ESTELLA I. LEITZEL
  Mrs. Estella I. Leitzel, 60, Herndon RD1, native of Orwin, died last Thursday evening in the Good Samaritan Hospital where she was admitted that morning.
  The daughter of Preston and Minnie Douton Paul, she was a member of Himmel's Lutheran Church, Rebuck.
  Her husband, Albert, died several years ago.
  Surviving are three sons, Albert and Robert, both of Herndon RD; James, Carlisle RD2; a daughter, Mrs. Leroy Kissinger, Lykens RD; a brother, Earl Paul, Tower City; two sisters, Mrs. Edward O'Neill, Pottstown; Mrs. John Shutt, Orwin; three stepbrothers, Clyde Weaver, Orwin; John Weaver, Philadelphia; Earl Weaver, Halifax RD; 21 grandchildren; a great-grandchild.
  Funeral services were held Monday morning from the Hoover Funeral Home, Berrysburg. The Rev. Paul Billow officiated with burial in Hebe Cemetery.
  West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 17 Aug 1972, Thu, Page 2.⁴
  
• She was buried at Saint Davids Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Father*: Preston Daniel Paul¹ b. 15 May 1884, d. 27 Mar 1961
• Mother*: Minnie Donton¹ b. 29 Aug 1883, d. 14 Oct 1916

James Albert Leitzel^1,2

• Last Edited: 8 Nov 2022

• James Albert Leitzel is also referred to as Albert James Leitzel in some sources.
• He was born on 26 March 1907, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.³
• He was the son of Oscar Troutman Leitzel and Sevilla Wolfgang.³
• James Albert Leitzel was baptized on 4 August 1907, Saint Davids Lutheran and Reformed Church, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.
• He married Estella Irene Paul, daughter of Preston Daniel Paul and Minnie Donton.¹
• James Albert Leitzel died on 15 March 1956, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 48.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Herndon RD Man Expires at Danville
  Albert J. Leitzel, 48, Herndon R D., died in Danville after an illness of several months.
  Mr. Leitzel was a member of David's Lutheran Church, Hebe; Orwin Gun Club and the Dalmatia and Pillow Fire Companies. Surviving are the widow, Estella Leitzel: three sons. Albert, Jr., Robert and James, all of Herndon R. D; a daughter, Mrs. Leroy Kissinger, Herndon R. D; four brothers, Thomas Leitzel. Herndon R. D.. and William, Harlan and David Leitzel, Pottsville; four sisters, Mrs. John Schlegel, Valley View; Mrs. James Williard, Ashland; Mrs. Ernest Long, Klingerstown, and Mrs. William Noecker, Herndon R. D., and three grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 in Berrysburg Funeral Home. Rev. Paul Billow will officiate. Burial will be in David's Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, from 7:00 until 9:00 p. m.
  Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 16 Mar 1956, Fri, Page 3.⁴
  
• He was buried at Saint Davids Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Father*: Oscar Troutman Leitzel³ b. 24 Nov 1865, d. 1 Jul 1948
• Mother*: Sevilla Wolfgang³ b. 5 Jan 1874, d. 12 Oct 1949